The Earthling (1980)
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- PG
- 1h 37min
- Adventure, Drama
- 24 Jul 1980 (USA)
- Movie
Diagnosed with a terminal form of cancer, Patrick Foley has returned to his native Australia to die in the peace and quiet of the wilderness. His simple plan is complicated, however, when he meets a young boy who has just lost his parents.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| William Holden | ... |
Patrick Foley
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| Ricky Schroder | ... |
Shawn Daley
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| Jack Thompson | ... |
Ross Daley
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Olivia Hamnett | ... |
Bettina Daley
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| Alwyn Kurts | ... |
Christian Neilson
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Pat Evison | ... |
Meg Neilson
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| Redmond Phillips | ... |
Bobby Burns
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| Ray Barrett | ... |
Parnell
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| Tony Barry | ... |
Red
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Allan Penney | ... |
Harlan
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| Willie Fennell | ... |
R.C
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Walter Pym | ... |
Uncle
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Cul Cullen | ... |
Dawson
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Dawn Gregg | ... |
Dalton
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| Maggie Blinco | ... |
Jessica
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Tui Bow | ... |
Lyla
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Danny Adcock | ... |
Bus Driver
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Jane Harders | ... |
Molly Ann Hogan (uncredited)
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Harry Neilson | ... |
McGroaty (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Peter Collinson | ||
Written by
| Lanny Cotler | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Elliot Schick | ... | producer |
| Stephen W. Sharmat | ... | executive producer |
| John Strong | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dick DeBenedictis | ||
| Bruce Smeaton | ... | (alternate score: Australia) |
Cinematography by
| Donald McAlpine | ... | director of photography (as Don McAlpine) |
Editing by
| Nicholas Beauman | ||
| Frank Morriss | ||
Editorial Department
| Jeff Jones | ... | assistant film editor |
| J.R. Newcom | ... | assistant film editor |
| Frans Vandenburg | ... | assistant editor |
| Ben Williams | ... | assistant film editor |
Art Direction by
| David Copping | ||
| Bernard Hides | ||
| Robert Hilditch | ... | (as Bob Hilditch) |
| John Carroll | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Judith Dorsman | ||
Makeup Department
| Judy Lovell | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Su Armstrong | ... | production manager |
| Salvatore Billitteri | ... | post-production supervisor (as Sal Billitteri) |
| Greg Ricketson | ... | unit manager |
| John Weiley | ... | production supervisor |
| Les White | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Steve E. Andrews | ... | second assistant director (as Steve Andrews) |
| Mark Egerton | ... | first assistant director |
| David LeMaistre | ... | first assistant director: second unit (as David Le Maistre) |
Art Department
| Ken James | ... | stand-by props |
| Billy Malcolm | ... | scenic artist |
| Paul E. Martin | ... | construction manager (as Paul Martin) |
| Ned McCann | ... | scenic artist |
| Don Murphy | ... | greensman |
| Philip Worth | ... | construction manager (as Phil Worth) |
Sound Department
| Bob Biggart | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Don Connolly | ... | sound recordist |
| Mark Eggenweiler | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Gregg Landaker | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Steve Maslow | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Joe Spinelli | ... | boom operator |
| William L. Stevenson | ... | supervising sound editor (as Bill Stevenson) |
| Bill Varney | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Bob Cogger | ... | dubbing mixer (uncredited) |
| Gethin Creagh | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| David Dockendorf | ... | sound re-recording supervisor (uncredited) |
| Phil Judd | ... | sound effects recordist (uncredited) |
| Ron Purvis | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Conrad Rothmann | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Burr | ... | focus puller |
| Andre Fleuren | ... | focus puller: second unit |
| Graeme Mardell | ... | key grip |
| Richard Merryman | ... | clapper loader |
| Benjamin Schick | ... | clapper loader: second unit |
| John Seale | ... | camera operator |
| Dean Semler | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Jim Townley | ... | still photographer |
| Rob Young | ... | gaffer (as Robbie Young) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Robyn Schuurmans | ... | stand-by wardrobe |
Location Management
| John Warran | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Terri Fricon | ... | music supervisor |
| Robin Gray | ... | music mixer: alternate cut - Australia |
| Michael Lloyd | ... | song producer |
| Willie Schmidt | ... | music mixer |
| Ken Wilhoit | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jill Freeman | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Ralph Clark | ... | transportation manager |
Additional Crew
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | presenter |
| Catherine Barber | ... | accounting assistant (as Cathy Barber) |
| Valerie Craig | ... | assistant to producers (as Valerie C. Craig) |
| Marshall Crosby | ... | assistant: director |
| Jenny Day | ... | production coordinator |
| Catherine Flannery | ... | assistant to producers |
| Treisha Ghent | ... | production accountant |
| Evanne Harris | ... | animal handler |
| Heath Harris | ... | animal wrangler |
| Briann Kearney | ... | assistant: Mr. Collinson |
| Warren Lloyd | ... | animal handler |
| Ray Winslade | ... | animal wrangler |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Roadshow Films (1980) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Filmways Pictures (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- Ambassador Film Distributors (1981) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Syncron Film (1981) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- Gativideo (1987) (Argentina) (VHS)
- GoodTimes Home Video (1995) (United States) (VHS) (as GOODTIMES HOME VIDEO PLATINUM SERIES)
- Orion Home Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Orion Pictures (1995) (United States) (VHS) (as Orion Pictures Corporation, successor to Filmways Pictures, Inc.: in copyright on package only)
- Hollydan Works (1998) (Yugoslavia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2016) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2016) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2016) (Australia) (tv)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2016) (Australia) (video)
- Schröder Media (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Kino Lorber (2019) (United States) (DVD)
- Met Film (1982) (Turkey) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Spectrum Films (post-production facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Patrick Foley has been on the move all his life. Tired of drifting, he wants to spend his last days in an isolated Australian valley where he grew up. On his difficult journey he meets Shawn, a desperate little city boy whose parents were killed in an accident in this remote inhospitable territory. Being unable to accompany the boy back to the civilized world, he reluctantly takes him with him on his trip to that valley and teaches him in a rugged way how to survive.
Written by Willy Vanhaelen |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Publicity for this film in 1980 stated that this movie was the most expensive film ever made in Australia. Reportedly, this picture had a budget of $5 million (Australian). See more » |
| Goofs | When the camper smashes into the bottom of the ravine, it lands on its side and is split in two. After the boy has reached the bottom of the cliff to sit by the rear bumper, it is simply lying upside down in one piece. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Earthling (1980) (2020). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Halfway Home See more » |
| Quotes |
Patrick Foley:
You're not only a whining kid that wastes his time; you're also deaf and half blind. Sure you can hear me now. But do you listen to that water? Can you hear those birds back there? Can you hear the insects - the wind and the trees creakin' and rubbin'? You're deaf to those frogs down there and the sun pingin' off of these rocks. You're deaf to your own heartbeat and me comin' up behind you. My God, boy, there's a whole symphony goin' on here and you can't hear a thing. See more » |